Maybe post your question on the Houzz Landscape forum.

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/design

We used Outdoor Aesthetics from London for our plans. We had them do a plan for our entire property. I would be happy show you the plans they did for us and to give you their info!

But I do love the plan vstavay came up with!!

I would suggest a formal landscape with boxwood on either side of the steps and hydrangea along the porch that will stay low and not block the view from the street.

Formal structures for your landscaping, defeat your "beachy" kind of desire. Keep the shrubs, light and easy to maintain. Add seasonal flowers for color.

This is how the back turned out